Stanwood, MI (ZIP 49346) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. A total of 22 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Stanwood is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $570K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Stanwood has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
Stanwood has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Stanwood has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2022.
Stanwood has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stanwood was Flood on May 11, 2022, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 23, 1968), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 23, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49346 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stanwood, MI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $570K in property damage.
Yes, Stanwood (ZIP 49346) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2022.
Stanwood has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49346 was Flood, which occurred on May 11, 2022. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Stanwood, MI area (ZIP 49346). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →